Madis Laid: State must have a hand in attracting tourists to Estonia

Estonia is a small country whose visibility to foreign tourists doesn't happen on its own. Our services and experiences reach the world through purposeful tourism marketing, product development and the impressions shared by the guests who visit....

Gallery: Reuse and inclusive design dazzle at Estonian fashion show

Wednesday's "DOM — Design is in Fashion" runway show at Tallinn's Krulli Quarter highlighted Estonian fashion that blends sustainability, style and long-lasting wearability. Estonian brands Franz Raver, Lentsius, and B.Mor Studio presented...

UK daily: More evidence links Russian shadow fleet ship earlier stopped by Estonia to drone 'mayhem'

More evidence has emerged showing that a Russian shadow-fleet ship, seized by France and previously detained by Estonia, was used in hybrid war-style drone attacks on Denmark and Germany, UK daily The Telegraph reported. The vessel, the tanker...

EU entry-exit system: Czechs join exclusive club of nations ready from day one

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Lasnamäe candidates debate issues facing Tallinn's biggest district ahead of elections

On Wednesday, October 1, ERR's Russian-language TV channel ETV+ hosted a debate ahead of the upcoming local elections on the future of Tallinn's Lasnamäe district. The district is of particular interest as these elections are the first in Estonia...

Tartu gets new red squirrel 'orphanage'

Scientists and volunteers have joined forces in Tartu to build a facility for injured or orphaned red squirrels. "Aktuaalne kaamera" reported the team have erected a wooden house, smaller boxes, ropes and other features, in the Kassitoome area of...

Kristiine shopping mall pedestrian tunnels latest construction project for Tallinn

Work on the Endla pedestrian tunnels in central Tallinn starting later this month will lead to a road closure in the area for around two months. The work is scheduled to be completed in January 2027, at a cost of €4.2 million plus VAT, funded by...

Tallinn awarded Green Destinations gold status

TALLINN - Tallinn has achieved gold status in the international Green Destinations audit, confirming the city's targeted efforts to develop sustainable tourism, and, together with its partners, the Estonian capital city will now focus on...

Secret Soviet factory in Estonia offered luxury perks at deadly cost

In Soviet-occupied Narva, workers at a secret factory enjoyed a rare slice of the good life, with cognac, vacations and other perks — all while handling deadly uranium. In the heart of Narva, tucked behind the hum of city life, lay a Soviet-era...

This year's TOP101 most valuable company in Estonia is Eesti Energia, with a price tag of €3.35 billion

According to the latest TOP101 ranking of Estonia's most valuable companies compiled by Prudentia, a corporate finance advisory firm, Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange and Triniti Law, the top three companies based on the data from the end of 2024...

Rainer Kivimäe: Drone community in Estonia needs coordinating

In a recent opinion piece published on ERR, Veiko Randlaine argued that the development of Estonia's drone sector requires a national strategy, strong research and development and a clearer legal framework. It's hard to disagree with those points,...

Raivo Vare: On the fuel price war in Estonia

In recent weeks, Estonia's fuel market has been hit by a storm not seen in years. After one foreign player slashed prices, motor fuel costs now shift not by days or weeks, but by the hour. Raivo Vare explains what is driving this disruption and...

Svante Pääbo, father of paleogenetics: ‘The reason for the Neanderthals’ extinction lies in how numerous we’ve become’

Geneticist Svante Pääbo demonstrated that DNA can be extracted from human fossils that are thousands of years old. His team was the first to sequence the complete genome of Neanderthals, our closest human relatives, and discovered that Homo...

Captain Mets returns for Estonia's World Cup qualifiers against Italy and Moldova

Estonia are in World Cup qualifying action again this month with games at home to Italy and Moldova. Both matches can be seen live on ETV2 and by following the links in this article. After suffering a 0-5 defeat against Italy in Bologna last...

"Kremlin Conducts Final Phase Of Hybrid Warfare Against Europe"

2 Alexander Kovalenko Europe has an obligation to respond decisively and without compromise. An investigation by international journalists has revealed that the Russian "shadow fleet" discharges oil directly into European waters, circumventing...

Estonian researcher turns graphite battery waste into new material

Recycling old lithium-ion batteries leaves behind excess graphite with no use, but an Estonian researcher has found a way to turn it into material for new batteries. Lithium-ion batteries can now be found almost everywhere. "In addition to phones...

IIHF unveils new European competition, awards 2026 Worlds to Denmark

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), the sport’s global governing body, has launched a new European national team competition debuting in 2026. The inaugural season of the European Cup of Nations will take place during the traditional...

Kristin Raudsepp: (Im)possibility of hospitals in the countryside

Many small hospitals are offering everything from room rentals and laundries to nursing care and pastry baking just to make ends meet. It's not forbidden — but is it really part of any healthcare strategy, asks Kristin Raudsepp. In Estonia, the...

Estonian apple harvest reduced by cold and rain

This year's apple harvest in Estonia has been affected by cold spring conditions and a rainy summer. The islands have recorded a poor crop, while in Southeast Estonia, yields are closer to average. Differences have also been reported between...

Estonian President Karis Highlights Estonia’s Role as Climate Innovation Testbed at NYC Climate Week

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Showcasing clean energy and resilient building solutions as part of growing U.S.–Estonia climate cooperation. New York, NY — Estonia, one of the world’s most digitally...